What's Past Is Prologue

A good episode, but nothing special. Some minor decision making made little sense, so does "the science". I also frequently feel like they'd recycle too many elements from previous shows and movies. "Riding on top of an explosion" is getting old, for example.

And about the show in general: I'm a bit disappointed by "the hounding" from setting to setting, within few episodes. So far Discovery's priority certainly isn't to deepen the plot, rather than jumping to the next climax.

I might be the minority, but I had hard time watching the same kind of shaky camera work that turned me away from series like Black Sails and Vikings. Fortunately, not every episode of ST: Discovery has these annoying camera movements, but they were strong in this one and made my eyes hurt.

The last three episodes have been still an invigorating ride after the tedious Ep4-Ep9. After ST: TNG I don't have any deep thoughts for the newer action oriented one, but it's merely fun to see how they are messing things with mirror universe and evil characterizations even if it doesn't result to logical explanations. I like the fast-paced and a bit rushed storytelling but I wish there were more room for building up the mystery of Captain Lorca who suddenly became the more interesting character in the series.

Did I said this was the best episode of ST-D? and that it was way more satisfying than TLJ movie - cause it was, hope ST-D gets renewed for 12 seasons.

I certainly don't care for what haters think, there are too many morons in this planet, and putting just one stars is more then obvious how childish all of you are. Go watch the old episodes of ST, you're not obliged to what Discovery become more interesting every new episode and feel bad that others are enjoying.

It's becoming embarrassing have to read your explanation of "why" it's not like the old tv shows - it's simple, people grow up, and the world we live is not a wonderland, and many teenagers prefer to watch more realist stuff then the comedic ones of the old ST. By the way, the franchise is very weak outside US, but ST-D is making it bigger - cause the same fanboys-trekkies didn't went to theaters to watch the ST movies, that is why ST-D got a greenlight for production, and I loved that. The old fanboys are killing the franchise.

Did I said this was the best episode of ST-D? and that it was way more satisfying than TLJ movie - cause it was, hope ST-D gets renewed for 12 seasons.

This episode is more Burnham focused but the rest of the primary cast all get a shout. Probably the least "classic Trek" episode of the series so far. But that's not a bad thing per se. I say least classic Trek because of the amount of action, fighting and violence. The closest previous episodes I can think of are ones where Klingons are invading DS9. However those episodes where pretty straight forward plot wise where as this episode of DSC has lots of twists and turns. I was on the edge of my seat for most of this one. I have to give it to the production team. Not only is this is turning into great Star Trek but also a fantastic Sci Fi series overall. Something that we've been missing as of late. I didn't rate Blade Runner 2047 and the less said about the Last Jedi the better. It kinda appears that the writers have attempted to turn this first season into a 13 hour movie basically. Similar in structure to West World. Which I think a lot of us suspected from the outset. Building up to an explosive final act. If the last couple of episodes of the season are as good as this, I can't wait! I still hope they manage to sort the look of the Klingons out though. Would also like to see a couple more stand alone episodes in the 2nd series. Where individual members of the crew get a chance to shine.

My goodness, the AU plot was a doozy.. Tightly scripted, edge of seat and even occasionally, dare I say, buttock clenchingly tense.

13 episodes led to this point... Like an X marks the spot. If you watch the series again, you can see the signs and the hints... Lorca, the UPPITY Klingons, the Mycelium network...

This epsiode was pure unadulterated Star Trek pulled into the ... ahem... 21st century...

Noble battles of morals against the darkness, selfless acts of bravery... Comeuppance and of course occasional moments technobabble to show that some are cleverer than us...

Not to mention an epic warp to end all warps!!!!

Surely now, for all those naysayers, Ladies and Gentlemen, it would time for all to acknowledge that THIS IS STAR TREK.

If you haven't watched it yet, this is pretty much as good as it gets!!!